Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
6F95A2
RGB
111, 149, 162
HSL
195, 22%, 54%
HSB
195, 31%, 64%
CMYK
31, 8, 0, 36
LAB
59, -11, -11
LCH
59, 16, 225
OKLCH
0.65, 0.05, 221
XYZ
24, 27, 38
LUV
59, -19, -15
HWB
195, 44%, 36%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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